Rule 3.1580. Request for special findings by jury
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1580
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury, the party must, before argument, unless otherwise ordered, present to the judge in writing the issues or questions of fact on which the findings are requested, in proper form for submission to the jury, and serve copies on all other parties.
#History
Rule 3.1580 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 230 effective January 1, 1949.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
When a party desires special findings by a jury, unless otherwise ordered, the issues or questions must be presented to the judge before argument.
The rule's wording
Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury, the party must, before argument, unless otherwise ordered, present to the judge in writing the issues or questions of fact on which the findings are requested, in proper form for submission to the jury, and serve copies on all other parties.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
When a party desires special findings by a jury, unless otherwise ordered, the party must serve copies of the issues or questions on all other parties.
The rule's wording
Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury, the party must, before argument, unless otherwise ordered, present to the judge in writing the issues or questions of fact on which the findings are requested, in proper form for submission to the jury, and serve copies on all other parties.
Document Format Requirements
Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury, the party must, before argument, unless otherwise ordered, present to the judge in writing the issues or questions of fact on which the findings are requested, in proper form for submission to the jury, and serve copies on all other parties.
Document Filing Requirements
Whenever a party desires special findings by a jury, the party must, before argument, unless otherwise ordered, present to the judge in writing the issues or questions of fact on which the findings are requested, in proper form for submission to the jury, and serve copies on all other parties.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.